Job Description
POSITION: Imaging Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: 6
REPORTS TO: Practice Coordinator
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Position serves as a radiology technologist who performs x-rays, CT scans and MRI’s within the practice. This is a full time position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Obtains authorizations for imaging services
- Inputs patient information into charts
- Adjust and maintain imaging equipment
- Precisely follow orders from physicians on what areas of the body to image
- Prepare patients for procedures, including taking a medical history and answering questions about the procedure
- Protect the patient by shielding exposed areas that do not need to be imaged
- Position the patient and the equipment to get the correct image
- Operate the computerized equipment to take the images
- Work with physicians to evaluate the images and to determine whether additional images need to be taken
- Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
- Attends CPR and OSHA training programs as required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- General knowledge and experience of X-ray/MRI orthopedic positioning
- Associates degree
- ARRT License – Certified X-ray technician
- Minimum one year of experience
- HIPPA Certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing or sitting for extensive periods of time. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. Employee will be exposed to biohazard materials on a regular basis.
Employee will have some exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances (ie: cleaning products), medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $15.00 to $25.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
